Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Post Stud Earrings

This gorgeous pair of earrings is absolutely distinctive in each and every way! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand crafted, out of genuine sterling silver and real turquoise stones. Each earring has a stone delicately placed in hand cut bezel settings. Twisted silver and stamped silver designs can be seen highlighting for a dazzling finish.Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed that turquoise tends to bring good fortune and strength and help overcome illness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks, who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The natural variations that occur in turquoise are part of its appeal and beauty. Excellent condition. •stud post earrings •material: Sterling silver and realTurquoise stones•stone color: blue •hallmarked Sterling•earrings measure approximately 1/2" long and 3/8" at widest point